Sophia Lo
Former Curious City Intern
Stories by Sophia Lo
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Cleveland and Seattle have centuries-old indoor markets. Why doesn’t Chicago?
Chicago had multiple indoor markets in the 1800s, but they’ve all since disappeared. Here’s what we know about them.
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Why do spiders like high-rise buildings and how do they get up there?
Tall buildings are better habitats for spiders than you might think. Here’s why these arachnids make these buildings home.
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A ghostly tale about an Illinois road is likely based on a tragic crash in Utah
The haunting of Munger Road in Illinois involves a bus accident and tiny hand prints of children. But where did the story come from?
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Barbara Kruger’s exhibitions bring art into Chicago’s public spaces
Conceptual artist Barbara Kruger’s work is featured in the Art Institute but also extends out into the city itself.
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Beavers And Pigeons And Geese, Oh My! A Guide To Chicago Animal Life
Are there beavers in Chicago? Yes. Have I ever seen a baby pigeon? Also (probably) yes! Your questions about Chicago’s critters, answered.
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What Are Those Giant Structures Out In Lake Michigan?
There are six water cribs remaining in Chicago, but only two are still in use. So what might happen to them in the future?
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From Mexico To Chicago, The Story Behind “La Michoacana” Ice Cream Shops
There are dozens of ice cream shops in Chicago with “La Michoacana” in their name, but many have different owners, offerings and prices.
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Three Unlikely Stories About The Places Chicagoans Drank During Prohibition
From a locale run by a grandmother of five to a secret hotel room, we explore lesser-known spots where Chicagoans drank in the 1920s.
